In 1991,
a group of wine lovers, including founder Russ Wiles, partnered with
public radio station WGUC to create the Cincinnati International Wine
Festival, an event aimed at raising money for the public radio system
and to promote wine culture in Cincinnati.

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Here you go, folks. Another one of those
lists telling you what’s hot in the world of food.

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This year, the Dining Guide takes a look at the past, present,
future and vegetarian leanings of comfort food in the Queen City.

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There seems to be a
whole new infiltration of Southern restaurants and barbecue joints into
the Queen City, but somehow it feels different — fresher and lighter.

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Comfort food and homestyle cooking may be
trending, but people have enjoyed the spoils of the South for years —
especially in Cincinnati.

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and vegan comfort foods to satisfy all your warm and hearty fall
cravings

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Doscher’s Candies has been a Cincinnati staple for more
than a century. Yet there are still locals who aren’t aware that the
company, founded in 1871 by Claus Doscher, is the maker of French Chew,
the popular taffy that generations of candy lovers grew up purchasing at
drug stores, swim clubs and mom-and-pop joints across the region.

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Chef Daniel Wright, who owns Senate with
his wife, Lana, is Food & Wine’s
People’s Choice for the Best New Chef in the Midwest. He has two hit
restaurants in the hottest neighborhood in town. He is days away from
becoming the father of twins. His mojo is working overtime.

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If you live in Cincinnati and
you have out-of-town guests, you’re going to want to take them (or
they’ll want to be taken) to some rather famous Cincinnati
establishments. Jean-Robert’s Table, Skyline, and Graeter’s all have
national cache, and with good reason. But how about you surprise your
guests (and maybe yourself?) with something a little different?

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In 2010, the City of
Cincinnati approved a pilot program that allowed up to 25 mobile food
vendors to operate in three designated public zones: Sawyer Point, Court
Street Market and at Fifth and Race streets. Since then, 11 vendors
have signed up for the permits that allow them to operate within the
city.

Sometimes, you’ve got to shake it up. You’ve got to let
go of the sure thing and explore something new or you’ll never broaden
your experiences. So make your New Dining Year Resolution now. Embrace change. There’s no reward without a
risk, so shake up your routine and go eat!

]]>As women, we have many responsibilities. We must maintain a sunny disposition to put others at ease, keep our make-up fresh and stay up on current events so we can keep up with our husbands in conversation. And we’re also being asked to work outside the home. How are we to do all of this and still entertain?]]>Welcome to CityBeat’s annual Dining Guide, a roundup of great restaurants in Greater Cincinnati. Following the tradition that started in 2005, rather than serving up a comprehensive, A-to-Z list of more than 900 places to get eats in the Queen City, we’ve created a list of 270-plus restaurants that are worthy of your investigation — from old favorites to new kids on the block, from chic upscale establishments to no-frills, homestyle joints. New this year are features called the Ultimate Progressive Meal, in which each of our dining writers — Lora Arduser, Brian Cross, Anne Mitchell and Contributing Dining Editor Heather Smith — were asked to choose at least three courses from different restaurants in town to create their own “dream” meal.]]>Given my status as a college student, supporting myself by working three days a week at a part-time job, I don’t have the time or money to try many of the upscale dining spots Cincinnati has to offer. So consider this the fantasy meal for the working (er, barely working) man.]]>If I were about ready to die or, better yet, just leaving town for a bit, the following would be my ideal last meal in Cincinnati. First, I’d choose Mount Adams, because I live there and because its history of drunks and monks appeals to both sides of my nature. ]]>Hugo’s tiny, savory corn fritters ($9) are the perfect first course for our Taste of Oakley. Hugo’s slant on Southern cuisine is sophisticated but totally approachable, and the bar area offers a comfortable spot to share a starter without committing to three courses.]]>My fantasy progressive meal is actually for my friend, who is in a constant search for good Chinese in this town. While my dinner isn’t straight Chinese, I think the Asian-based theme fits the bill for her fantasy meal. We start with Cilantro’s Cold Rolls.]]>Riverside Korean Restaurant doesn't seem to change much over the years. The restaurant, which opened in 1995, has five floor tables and five grill booths (put into action if you order a grilled dish for two or more people) along the opposite wall for dining. ]]>